Saturday Magazine

Fiona and Macca are joined live in the studio by Dying with Dignity Advocate Dr Nic Carr.

Nick trained at Cambridge University and in London before moving to Melbourne in 1988. He wrote his master’s thesis on antibiotic prescribing and has sat on numerous committees and writing groups dealing with appropriate medication use.

Nick is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Melbourne University, and continues to give talks and lectures on a wide variety of health topics.

Nick was one of the first GPs in Victoria trained to provide Voluntary Assisted Dying care (VAD) care and is happy to take referrals for this. He is a Board member of Dying with Dignity Victoria.

Nick has extensive media experience. For 3 years he presented health stories on ABC television with Jill Singer and George Negus, and subsequently did a weekly radio segment with Steve Vizard. He can often be heard on RRR radio on Sunday mornings (102.7 FM, “Radiotherapy”, 10-11 am), and Tuesday evenings on ABC Radio Melbourne (774 AM, with David Astle, he of the impossible crossword fame; “Writs and Cures”, 8-9 pm). He can also be found every Friday and Sunday on TV, on Channel 7’s House Of Wellness.

Nick received the inaugural Division award for ‘significant contribution to General Practice in 1998, and Melbourne University’s Outstanding GP Term Teacher award in 2018.

Nick’s first book,“What Happens Now? The essential book for first-time fathers” was published by ACER in 2012. Sadly it is now sold out, so you’ll have to go to the library or scour the second-hand shops.

Some Links:

Those recent fun/informative videos:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=medpantv

Discussing antibiotic resistance, Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt, ABC Radio 774, September 2024:

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/theconversationhour/the-conversation-hour-becoming-resistant-to-antibiotics/104294056?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared

All about the eye, July 2024:

https://youtu.be/zo7_juFFuvA?si=8som19-Jg4BPlycA

Feb 2024: Fun segment of Nick getting his ear pierced – almost…:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxL8Q0emK28

Discussing dementia and VAD on ABC radio Conversation Hour, November 29, 2023 with Richelle Hunt and Nick Healey (Nick Carr starts around 15 minutes in):

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/theconversationhour/the-conversation-hour/103144940

Fun segment on memory, 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE2_yimmkCA

Dr Nick and Dr Isabelle on arthritis, 2023:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U23858BJ52U

On grief after VAD, 2023:

https://www.dwdv.org.au/our-services/grief-after-vad/

Dr Nick and Dr Isabelle on leeches, 2020:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=574041659854146

Discussion explaining the Voluntary Assisted Dying process, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDna_UuQ9NI

The Age – interview on prescription drug overdose, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IviWjoU6QK8

Video for Tasmania on VAD, 2020:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=584770445430675

Studio Interview for House of Wellness, 2019 (starts at 1min 30 – 7 mins):

https://www.houseofwellness.com.au/show/the-house-of-wellness-season-3-episode-34

Writs and Cures May 2, 2017 with Meena Singh

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/evenings/writs-and-cures/8502016

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Macca, Fiona and Paul talk to Kyriakos Gold: Mardi Gras Director Candidate

Kyriakos Gold has a long-standing commitment with Sydney Gay Lesbian Mardi Gras. With a diverse background as an Autistic, nonbinary, culturally and linguistically diverse individual, underpins Kyriakos’  decision to serve on the Board.  I’ve been involved with SGLMG for over 20 years as a volunteer, researcher, consultant, and now an incumbent Board member.

Kyriakos’   drive is to foster a just and inclusive world, offering equal opportunities for all. In my work with various non-profit boards, Kyriakos’  focus on smart planning, raising the voices of those less heard, and connecting with key stakeholders to enact change.

As a scholar of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a non-practicing Australian lawyer with a Juris Doctor, an Executive MBA, and a BA in International Studies, Kyriakos  brings extensive knowledge and experience. With  accolades, scholarships and volunteer work further attest to Kyriakos’  dedication to guiding SGLMG’s mission. Kyriakos has disclosed involvement with Inclusive Rainbow Voices, Harbour City Bears, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association and GLOBE Victoria.

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Macca’s back! And is joined this week in the hosting seat by the brave, the bold, Fiona Patten, former MP as they discuss the news and view of the week, what’s on this week’s show as they touch on the news of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being stripped of his honours, styles, homes and titles.

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Paul and Kenny are joined live on air by Maria Bololia – Event Manager, Whittlesea as they discuss the 3rd annual  LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day

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Paul and Kenny talk to Dr Amir Razmjou – Assoc Prof & Head of Mineral Recovery Research Centre, Edith Cowan University

Associate Professor Amir Razmjou is a distinguished academic and industry leader with over 20 years of expertise in desalination, water treatment, membrane technology, and mineral processing. As the Board Director of the Membrane Society of Australasia (MSA) and Founder of the Mineral Recovery Research Centre at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Western Australia, Dr. Razmjou has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in the field of mining and resource extraction, particularly in the critical mineral processing. With a track record of publishing over 220 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals, securing substantial research funding exceeding $17 million, and receiving several awards, including 2024 WA FHRI Fund Innovation Fellow, the 2023 MSA Industry Innovation Award and 2021 UTS Chancellor research fellow, Amir has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise. He has supervised more than 40 Master’s and Ph.D. candidates and currently holds editorial roles in high-profile journals such as Desalination, DWT, JWPE, among others.

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Dr Charles Livingstone – Assoc Prof, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash

Overall, gambling costs Australians more than $32 billion annually.

This has been fuelled by relentless promotion and marketing and the expansion of the gambling ecosystem: the network of commercial actors who reap a major dividend from gambling losses.

It includes the bookies, pub and club chains as well as sporting leagues, financial services providers, software and game developers, charitable organisations, broadcasters, and state and territory governments”.

https://theconversation.com/this-6-point-plan-can-ease-australias-gambling-problems-if-our-government-has-the-guts-256442

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Paul and Kenny talk to Joy’s own Paul Byrne-Moroney, Intersex Awareness

Intersex Community Advocate and host of The I In Us on JOY, Paul Byrne-Moroney joins us to speak about his personal experience living with an intersex variation, the advocacy work he does for the community, and more.

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Kenny and Paul are joined live in the studio by Georgie Purcell, as they discuss her stance against Koala culling in Victoria.

Georgie Purcell is a Member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Northern Victoria Region for the Animal Justice Party, elected in 2022 at just 30 y/o.

She has shared her experiences of online abuse, slut-shaming and misogyny, using her platform to advocate for safer political spaces, particularly for women and queer-identifying people.

Georgie is also a bi+ woman and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, frequently championing issues of visibility and intersectionali

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Paul and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Aiv Puglielli – MP Greens, Nth Eastern Metro, Co-health loss of Funding

Aiv Puglielli is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing North-East Metropolitan Region for the Victorian Greens. With a background in the arts as a composer and producer, Aiv brings a creative lens to politics and is an advocate for climate action, housing justice and community-led solutions. Aiv has worked across grassroots campaigns and in

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Paul and Kenny are joined live in the studio by Charlie Lewis.

Charlie Lewis is Crikey’s reporter-at-large, focusing on politics, culture, history and the US. Got a tip? Contact him securely on Signal @clewis.25. He was Crikey’s Tips and Murmurs editor between 2020 and 2025. He has previously worked across government and unions and was a researcher on RN’s Daily Planet. He currently co-hosts Spin Cycle on Triple R radio.

As they discuss  Albo’s meeting with Trump (good news on subs and minerals, but poor Kevin!); the enduring cult of Tony Abbott

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